Mahogany and brass 'Smeaton's Block'

Made:: 1850-1900

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Mahogany and brass 'Smeaton's Block'
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Mahogany and brass 'Smeaton's Block', an adjustable wedge for converting an altazimuth stand into an equatorial mounting

Details

Category:: Astronomy

Object Number:: 1995-563

Materials:: mahogany and fittings, brass

Measurements:: overall: 140 x 150 mm

type:: components and mounts (telescopes)

credit:: Science Museum (Great Britain)

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